Audi A6 2023 vs Mercedes C class 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 550 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 61 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 150 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.6 | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A6) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes C class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
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Audi A6 is larger. Audi A6 is 19 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 6 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 has 75 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 1.5 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`255 kg | 2`380 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`640 kg | 1`700 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 615 kg | 680 kg | |
| Audi A6 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 11 procentiem less than Mercedes C class. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Average price (€): | 38 800 | 39 400 | |
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